With the passing and signal calling of “Intramural Jim” Davies, Theta’s gridders rolled along to another near perfect season. The brothers exhibited so much spirit and fire that opponent sere often heard to say, “What do they feed those Betas to get them so fired up?” The Sig Alphs proved the only stumbling block in […]
Miami Triad
May 7, 1956 by Leave a Comment
Our most recent big affair was the Miami Triad weekend, March 23-25. On Friday night the Triad sponsored the “Duke’s Men,” a vocal group of 14 men from Yale. After a concert in Gray Chapel, they gave an informal concert at the sigma chi house. On Saturday evening the Triad dance was held in Willis […]
“Mama”
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One of the really important parts of the life at the Beta house is Mrs. James Linn. Though-out the last eighteen years many Betas have passed through the halls of “Old Theta,” but one face has remained our housemother. In the years she has been housemother she has contributed much to the formation of their […]
Impression Of A Neophyte
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September brought 600 eager freshmen, unaware of pledge training, bell sessions or “acing” quizzes, to Ohio Wesleyan. I first encountered the hectic rush week and pledging; it came with every active smiling, eager to greet the freshmen. And then when the week had past, I had “gone” Beta. Little did the sixteen of us know […]
Brother Burleigh Cartmell ’02, Honored
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Brother Burleigh Cartmell, ’02, was honored by Theta Chapter at its November 14’ 1955, chapter meeting. The honor was presented in a form of a resolution and was read by Brother Chuck Glander, ’56. The resolution reads as follow. “Whereas, Brother Bunleigh Emanuel Carmell was initiated into active membership in Beta Theta Pi Fraternity by […]
13 Initiates Hear General Treasurer Weber At Banquet
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Brother Ford R, Weber, General Treasurer of Beta Theta Pi, was in attendance February 11, 1956, when 13 men joined Theta’s ranks. Following the initiation the annual initiation banquet was held at the chapter house. Approximately fifty alumni returned for the occasion. Brother Weber arrived in Delaware in time to sit in on the Shepard […]
‘Quo Vadis’ Party Has One-Man Show
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Under the leadership of co-chairmen Doc Hyatt and Bud Douthett, the second semester social season started with a theme party. The theme this year was “Quo Vadis” and the costumes were togas. Brother Shields gave a demonstration of sword fighting in a one-man gladiator fight.
Pardoe Selected For Watson Award
May 7, 1956 by Leave a Comment
Following a tradition of Theta Chapter, Beta Theta Pi, the Robert E. Watson Award Pin was presented to Samuel Pardoe, ’56, at the annual initiation banquet on February 11, 1956. The presentation was made by the first semester wearer of the pin, Chuck Glander, ’56. “The recipient of the award is chosen for his unusual […]
An Open Letter To Our Alumni
May 7, 1956 by Leave a Comment
Dear Alumnus: Very soon eleven undergraduates of Theta Chapter will reach a milestone in their, as yet, young lives. These eleven, myself included, will receive their Baccalaureate Degrees on Monday morning, June 11. The following seniors will compose the list of those graduating this spring: James Davies, Charles Ecker, Charles Glander, Pete Halbin, Bob Henshaw, […]
The Theta Data
May 7, 1956 by Leave a Comment
Published three times a year by the undergraduate members of Theta chapter of Beta Theta Pi for their alumni and friends. Douglas V. Austin…Editor News and picture contributions are solicited at all times. Address all communications to the Editor, Beta Theta Pi, 54 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, Ohio.
